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NFL confirms London line-up for 2017 International Series
NFL expands London schedule for 2017 International Series
NFLPA sets first with sports business accelerator initiative
NFL to commence formal talks over development league
Chargers to study options as stadium vote fails
San Diego Chargers owner Dean Spanos has said he will delay talks over the future of the NFL American football franchise until after the current regular season after the city’s voters overwhelmingly rejected a funding package for a new stadium, potentially opening the door for the team’s move to Los Angeles.
Dolphins, Saints confirmed for 2017 NFL International Series
The Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints have been confirmed as the first teams for the NFL American football league’s 2017 International Series in London.
What is driving the growth in NFL team valuations?
Team values are continuing to soar in the NFL. Barry Wilner asks what is behind the continuing success of the North American League and whether it will continue
Raiders owner hails ‘historic day’ as Nevada signs off on Vegas stadium plan
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis has hailed final approval of a funding package for the team’s proposed new stadium in Las Vegas as a “historic day” but has maintained the NFL American football franchise is committed to its current home market until the end of the 2018 season.
Goodell talks down prospect of Vegas move for Raiders
National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell has warned that there’s “still a lot of work to be done” before the Oakland Raiders could consider relocation to Las Vegas, adding he is a confident an agreement can be reached for the franchise to remain in its current home city.
NFL partners with Cirque de Soleil on Times Square Experience venture
American football league the NFL has linked up with Canadian live production company Cirque de Soleil to create a first-of-its-kind attraction in Times Square, New York.
Orlando lined up for Pro Bowl switch
American football league the NFL has agreed a deal to move its annual Pro Bowl event from Honolulu to Orlando, according to Bloomberg.
Golden goose | Sports media rights go from strength to strength
A new edition of the TVSM Global Report underlines the strength of the global sports media rights market, which is predicted to be worth nearly $50bn by 2019.
Oakland Raiders owner set for Las Vegas relocation meeting
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis will attend a meeting in Las Vegas tomorrow (Thursday) in which discussions will be held over moving the NFL American football franchise to the city, according to multiple reports.
Chargers target public support after unveiling stadium plan
NFL American football team the San Diego Chargers has launched a drive to gain public support for plans that could lead to the construction of a new multi-purpose stadium in the city.
Orlando launches bid for NFL’s Pro Bowl
The city of Orlando, Florida has launched a bid to host the Pro Bowl, the annual all-star game of American football league the NFL, for a three-year period beginning in 2017.
Leaders: Five Things We Learned
Storytelling, digital engagement and private equity’s relationship with sport were some of the important themes covered at the recent Leaders Sport Business Summit in New York. Ben Cronin picks out five highlights from the event.
NFL salary cap registers sizeable rise
The National Football League has informed the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) that the league’s salary cap for the 2016 season will be set at $155.27m (€140.9m) per team, an increase of almost $12m on last season’s figure.
Houston seeks to add Pro Bowl to Super Bowl LI hosting experience
The City of Houston has entered a bid to host the 2017 Pro Bowl, the all-star game of the NFL American football league, in an effort to create a double-header with its staging of Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.